1968 Citroen Ak 350 vs. 1960 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1968 Citroen Ak 350 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1960 Wartburg 311 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Wartburg 311 (36 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (22 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Wartburg 311 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Wartburg 311 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Ak 350. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Wartburg 311 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Ak 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen Ak 350 | 1960 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Citroen | Wartburg |
| Model | Ak 350 | 311 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 602 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 41 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 605 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 43 L |
